GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1227, 8 September 1911, Page 6

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

By Teleeranh—Press Association—Oopjrieni

EARTHQUAKES IN GERMANY. (Rec. September 8, 0.35 a.m.) Berlin, September 7. Strong earthquake shocks have been experienced at Dueren, Aix-la-Chapelle, and Eschwciler ill the Rhine Province. DRECK OF THE TUCAPEL. Santiago de Chile, September 7. It is now estimated that thirty persons, not seventy, were drowned in the wreck of the South American Company's steamer Tucapcl. CHOLERA IN AUSTRIA. Vienna, September 7. Two cases of Asiatic cholera aro reported. "MACBETH" REVIVAL. London, September G. Tho newspapers describe Sir Herbert Tree's production of "Macbeth" at His Majesty's Theatre as a great triumph. Miss Eve Balfour, of Christchurcli, New Zealand, plays the part of Hecate. BISHOP OF BIRMINGHAM. London, September G. The appointment of tho Rev. 11. R. Wakefield to the Bishopric of Birmingham, in succession to Dr. Gore, is officially announced. ALLEGED CONTEMPT OF COURT. Melbourne, September 7. Vlo "Argus" ami the Melbourne "Her- ' have been summoned to show cause in connection with an alleged contempt ot court regarding tho Peacock case. ALLEGED BOOK-TRADE MONOPOLY. Melbourne, September 7. Mr. F. G. Tudor, Minister tor Customs, has promised an inquiry into the statement that a certain linn had a monopoly of many American novels in Australia and New Zealand. NEW SOUTH WALES OAT CROP. Sydney, September G. The area under oats in New South Wales is estimated at 240,350 acres, as compared with 232,219 acres last year. POISONED BY MISTAKE. Sydney, September 7. Mr. Lloyd, Mayor of Mcrewcther, near Newcastle, swallowed some poison through a mistake, and died from its effects. WEST AUSTHAIJAN ELECTIONS. Perth, September 7. Tho West Australian elections will ho fought ou the question of land nationalisation.